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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.42, 447.43 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.42, 447.43 and 235.90 is: 325.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.42 : 447.43 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.42/447.43 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.42x = 447.43 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.42x = 105,549.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,549.15/324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.35

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